Manchester United must beat Zorya to boost Europa League hopes

Manchester United need to beat Zorya Luhansk to ensure their Premier League challenge doesn't get bogged down when winter kicks in.
Reds boss Jose Mourinho warned before the Europa League opener against Feyenoord that it is tough to win the title when you are in Europe's second tier competition.
United's 1-0 defeat in Rotterdam has put them on the back foot immediately.
The setback was eased by Thursday's opponents Zorya drawing their first match in the group with Fenerbahce.
Had either the Ukrainians or the Turks won the section opener and joined Feyenoord on three points then United's... read more

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